Chopin’s First Piano Concerto with Yulianna Avdeeva and the Franz Schubert Filharmonia
Barcelona, Palau de la Música Catalana — Concert Hall
About the Event
In this highly‐anticipated concert, hear the mellifluous sounds of classical music by Frederic Chopin and Maurice Ravel at Barcelona's treasured and world‐renowned Palau de la Música Catalana.
The extraordinary Yulianna Avdeeva, who in 2010 became the first woman in more than four decades to win the prestigious International Chopin Piano Competition, makes her debut with the Franz Schubert Filharmonia in Chopin’s majestic Piano Concerto No. 1. This is a work full of Romantic virtuosity, which Avdeeva will no doubt approach with the interpretative depth and stylistic elegance for which she is renowned.
In the second part, Tomàs Grau will lead us through the effervescent and sumptuous orchestration of Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé and the same composer’s endlessly mesmerising Boléro. An unmissable appointment with musical excellence.
Program
- Frederic Chopin – Piano Concerto No. 1, op. 11
- Maurice Ravel – Daphnis et Chloé, Suite nº 2
- Maurice Ravel – Bolero
Artists
| Piano: | Yulianna Avdeeva |
|---|---|
| Conductor: | Tomàs Grau |
| Orchestra: | Franz Schubert Filharmonia Since its inception, the Franz Schubert Philharmonic Orchestra has enjoyed great acclaim from audiences for both its artistic quality and the relevance of its programs. |
Palau de la Música Catalana
The Palau de la Musica Catalana is a splendid building located in the northern part of Barcelona's old town. This architectural jewel of Catalan Art Nouveau was constructed between 1905 and 1908 and features the works of local artisans, showcasing stained glass, ceramics, sculptures, paintings, and ironwork. The extensive use of glass in the venue's design creates breathtakingly radiant interiors. The Palau's red facade is adorned with busts of great composers like Bach, Beethoven, and Wagner, along with colorful mosaics in floral patterns. At the heart of the Palau is the magnificent concert hall, illuminated entirely by natural sunlight. An extraordinary skylight graces the center of the richly decorated ceiling. According to Lluís Domènech i Montaner, the architect of the Palau, the aim was to create a "garden for music"—a goal that he has undeniably achieved.
Frederic Chopin
Frederic Chopin, a Polish composer and pianist from the Romantic era (early 19th century), primarily crafted piano solos but also wrote piano concertos, chamber pieces, and songs with Polish lyrics. Celebrated as a poetic genius unrivaled by his peers, he pioneered the instrumental ballade concept, with performances marked by sensitivity and subtle nuance. Most of his life unfolded in Paris, where he captivated the intimate salon audiences. Throughout his life, he was plagued by poor health, leading to his early passing at 39, likely from tuberculosis.
Address
Palau de la Música Catalana, c/ Palau de la Música, 4‐6, Barcelona, Spain — Google Maps
